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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm) vs Pop-leaning (Black Diamond Power - 14mm).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Black Diamond Power - 14mm (thinner core).

Best-for highlights

Black Diamond Power - 14mm
Pop-leaning
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm
Soft feel-leaning

Key differences

  • Thickness: Black Diamond Power - 14mm is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Face material: Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material vs Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
Price$161
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
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Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
Price$161
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
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These paddles differ in price, thickness and materials.

Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Maximum priceDifferent
$40 range
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
$279.95
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
$239.95

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
14 mm
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
16 mm

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material